Hi,

I am currently rebuilding my fuel pump (23rd super) when I pulled out the "sisle" (I think that it is called) in the vacuum vent port because there was not much left. So I needed to replace it with something. Not having any filtering foam, and fiberglass insulation seemed too thin, I cut a piece of red Scotchbrite and slid it in. Now I'm second-guessing myself. Should I be concerned about the abrasive coming off of it? I figured steel wool would rust. ...but I could hunt down some brass brillow pads and use that. Any thought?

Thanks,

Mark

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I will be talking to him (plater) again to understand what he is doing before replating. I thought that he said that can't remove the nickel. ...but I may have misunderstood.

Thanks,

Mark

Thanks for the feedback...

Part of the reason that I am contem-plating (get the pun!)is the first parts that he did.


It was the turn signal bezels on my 22nd series. Yes, cast parts. When I picked them up they did look good. I probably see about two extremely small bubbles on the faces of each of them. The backs had more bubbles, but I know not to worry about that. I don't know if I should expect a perfect part.

He mentioned that he had to plate them twice as they tend to bubble with the pits and cast parts. He said if there was a problem, bring them back. I probably won't get them on the car until the winter. I have been getting pairs of parts done at a time as the only complaint (that I have heard) about this place is that they lost parts. So I give them two at a time.

I forgot to ask them how they prep the pits. (I tend to forget some important things sometimes). I will ask them that when I pick up the next batch of parts.

There are other chromers in the Chicago area. ...but as none of them are open on weekends. It is difficult to make multiple trips to them during the restoration process.

I do realize that you get what you pay for and practice makes perfect also.

Thanks for listening to my concerns.

Mark

P.S. I realize that some (or more) of you will tell me to run from that plater also.

Hi all,

Funds are running low and I still have the whole front & rear of the chrome to be done. I was going to talk to the chromer to see if he would work with me on me doing the prep work.

So after he removes the chrome layer, I was going to take over with the buffing down and more importantly, filling all of the pits with solder.

Does anyone out there do their own prep work? I realize that the chromer may not warranty the work, but, I'm not sure what the warranty would be anyway.

I know that it sounds like I'm being cheap. But I figure that I may take more care and time than a shop. I realize that I would need practice. ...and I have enough spare parts to practice on.

I'm just looking for feedback, and someone to tell me that I'm nuts.

Thanks,

Mark

Hi,

I started (or attempted to start) my water pump rebuild. I can't pull the lock pin from the slot. I have soaked it and used heat. (propane torch) How did you get yours removed?

My next move was to puchase one of those visegrip/puller tools from Eastwood. I have been using a hammer on a pair of visegrips. ...not muh force there. It's only a matter of time til that pin breaks and I'm stuck with a paper weight.

Thanks,

Mark

Ok. Here is a picture of the bowl. It looks like it is a plating or a coating. ...old lacquer perhaps. It does rub off with some firm rubbing with a rag.

I haven't used lacquer thinner yet.

Mark

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I'll try to take a picture of it. I did notice that the dip removes rust. ...as there was some in the bottom of the bowl. Wouldn't it have to have something acidic for that?

I'll try to take a closeup picture.

Thanks,

Mark

This is the Berryman chem-dip carb cleaner. I used on the carb rebuild (WDO). I didn't notice anything on that.

Here it is -->http://www.berrymanproducts.com/products/eco-friendly-products/berryman-chem-dip-carburetor-and-parts-cleaner/

Hi,

I'm rebuilding my fuel pump (kit from Merrit) and I am soaking it in a gallon of chem-dip. I noticed that when I removed the parts and wiped them clean, there is a light black/grey "film" that is coming off. Are these parts anodized/plated? I'm figuring that the the answer is yes.

I wasn't going to scrub these parts to be spotless. Do I need to be concerned that this stuff will gum up the fuel system?

Thanks,

Mark

The muffle shops still do stock those donuts. Check them. The Car-X by me has sold a set to me in the past. They made a short stubby insert for me for my '63 Impala, when USA mufflers built a system with the donuts exposed to the exhaust heat. Those lasted about 50 miles and the shop kept telling me that I was running rich. When they built the system incorrectly.

Good luck,

Mark